P-Book Swapping Sites?

Gatton · 05-01-2007, 11:57 PM

I'm curious if anyone here has tried any of the online book swapping services? If you're not familiar with it the idea is that for a small fee you receive a copy of a book from another trader in the group and you offer up your own books for trade. Some sites seem to offer incentives if share your own books.

Since I still read and purchase a lot of paper back fiction this seems like a great way to get copies of books off my shelf and into the hands of another reader. Likewise I'd be able to get books cheaper than from a book store.

Does anyone have experience with any of these groups?

The popular ones (from my quick googling) seem to be:

http://www.bookins.com
http://www.frugalreader.com
http://www.titletrader.com

Thanks and take care.
-Jason

Azayzel · 05-02-2007, 08:27 AM

Yeah, I read about this in Wired magazine last month; though I haven't actually checked out any of the sites. Beats the heck out of looking for a scarce book in the local PB exchange shop. I think you only pay if you're purchasing the book, that's the idea I got from the short article.

rahlquist · 05-03-2007, 08:35 AM

Another one that got a lot of press in the past was http://www.bookmooch.com/

anotherchance · 05-03-2007, 09:30 AM

I'm using SwapTree.com. It allows you to swap among books, DVDs, CDs and games. Working very well for me. Much better than selling old books to a used book store or games to a game store where you tend to get a pittance. At least this way your 4 year old item is worth as much to me as my 4 year old item is to you!!

There's Lala.com for CDs too.

jeankap · 05-03-2007, 10:47 AM

www.paperbackswap.com

Post 11 books and you get credits. Everyone gets a wishlist. You can search for books that you want and either order it or put it on your wishlist, at which point, the site will contact you when the book is available and it's down the list to your name.

The only fees are shipping (you pay the shipping on everything you mail out - but so does everyone else), and for some of the extra services - like if you want to generate mailing wrappers with delivery confirmation.

I've been a member since last June, and it keeps track of statistics such as how many books you've got posted, read, etc. It also keeps track of how much you've saved by using the site instead of buying new.

Finally, there's a huge community of users and forums on the site.

I highly recommend this site. Warning, though... It's addictive.

ericastillwell · 05-03-2007, 11:54 PM

I second the vote for paperbackswap.com. I just started with it two weeks ago and have already received "credits" for books I shipped out (and ordered a few, but they haven't got here yet).

It's really easy to use and the selection is pretty good.

-Erica

Gatton · 06-25-2007, 12:10 AM

Thanks to everyone who chimed in. PaperBackSwap definitely looks good. I like the idea of printing your own wrapper with calculated postage. I'll have to dig the boxes of books out of storage and give this a shot. I'll come back and update with my experience.

Thanks again.
Jason

05-01-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
Gatton Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 368 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2021, assorted Fire tablets.	P-Book Swapping Sites? I'm curious if anyone here has tried any of the online book swapping services? If you're not familiar with it the idea is that for a small fee you receive a copy of a book from another trader in the group and you offer up your own books for trade. Some sites seem to offer incentives if share your own books. Since I still read and purchase a lot of paper back fiction this seems like a great way to get copies of books off my shelf and into the hands of another reader. Likewise I'd be able to get books cheaper than from a book store. Does anyone have experience with any of these groups? The popular ones (from my quick googling) seem to be: http://www.bookins.com http://www.frugalreader.com http://www.titletrader.com Thanks and take care. -Jason

05-03-2007, 11:54 PM	#6
ericastillwell Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2007 Device: Kindle	paperbackswap.com I second the vote for paperbackswap.com. I just started with it two weeks ago and have already received "credits" for books I shipped out (and ordered a few, but they haven't got here yet). It's really easy to use and the selection is pretty good. -Erica

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05-02-2007, 08:27 AM	#2
Azayzel Cache Ninja! Posts: 643 Karma: 1002300 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tokyo, Japan Device: PRS-500, HTC Shift, iPod Touch, iPaq 4150, TC1100, Panasonic WordsGear	Yeah, I read about this in Wired magazine last month; though I haven't actually checked out any of the sites. Beats the heck out of looking for a scarce book in the local PB exchange shop. I think you only pay if you're purchasing the book, that's the idea I got from the short article.

05-03-2007, 08:35 AM	#3
rahlquist Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 60 Join Date: Sep 2005 Device: Nook Color (ICS)	Another one that got a lot of press in the past was http://www.bookmooch.com/

05-03-2007, 09:30 AM	#4
anotherchance Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 666 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Device: PRS-505	I'm using SwapTree.com. It allows you to swap among books, DVDs, CDs and games. Working very well for me. Much better than selling old books to a used book store or games to a game store where you tend to get a pittance. At least this way your 4 year old item is worth as much to me as my 4 year old item is to you!! There's Lala.com for CDs too.

05-03-2007, 10:47 AM	#5
jeankap EReading Gadget Maven Posts: 36 Karma: 61950 Join Date: May 2007 Device: All of 'em.	www.paperbackswap.com Post 11 books and you get credits. Everyone gets a wishlist. You can search for books that you want and either order it or put it on your wishlist, at which point, the site will contact you when the book is available and it's down the list to your name. The only fees are shipping (you pay the shipping on everything you mail out - but so does everyone else), and for some of the extra services - like if you want to generate mailing wrappers with delivery confirmation. I've been a member since last June, and it keeps track of statistics such as how many books you've got posted, read, etc. It also keeps track of how much you've saved by using the site instead of buying new. Finally, there's a huge community of users and forums on the site. I highly recommend this site. Warning, though... It's addictive.

06-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#7
Gatton Groupie Posts: 150 Karma: 368 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2021, assorted Fire tablets.	Thanks to everyone who chimed in. PaperBackSwap definitely looks good. I like the idea of printing your own wrapper with calculated postage. I'll have to dig the boxes of books out of storage and give this a shot. I'll come back and update with my experience. Thanks again. Jason

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